
This Book Provides A Lively And Accessible Overview Of The Full Range Of Performance For Undergraduates At All Levels And Beginning Graduate Students In Performance Studies, Theatre, Performing Arts, And Cultural Studies. Among The Topics Discussed Are The Performing Arts And Popular Entertainments, Rituals, Play And Games, And The Performances Of Everyday Life. Supporting Examples And Ideas Are Drawn From The Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Poststructuralism, Ritual Theory, Ethology, Philosophy, And Aesthetics--back Cover. What Is Performance Studies? -- What Is Performance? -- Ritual -- Play -- Performativity -- Performing -- Performance Processes -- Global And Intercultural Performances. Richard Schechner, Media Editor Sara Brady. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Page Count:
376
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
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